At least 40 die in prison riot in Mexico

Relatives of inmates at Apodaca prison, attempt to trespass the security fence following a riot inside the prison, on February 19, near Monterrey, Mexico. At least 40 inmates have been killed during a riot.

A group of inmates in one cell block started to riot and took one of the guards hostage, Domene said. The riot then spread to a second cell block, and at least 40 people died before authorities regained control of the prison a couple of hours later.